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KYA 515DSS50B Stainless Steel Hog Rings are 15 gauge D-style fasteners with a nominal 9/16 inch / 14.3mm open crown, approximately 1.8mm wire and a typical 1/4 inch / 6.35mm closed size. The blunt-point design is intended for fastening applications where piercing the joined material is unnecessary.
The 515DSS50B model uses 304 stainless steel for improved corrosion resistance compared with ordinary carbon-steel and galvanized rings. Typical applications include wire cages, fencing, netting, lobster and crab traps, bag closure, nursery work, upholstery and other industrial D-ring fastening.
515DSS50B belongs to the established 515-50 Series 15 gauge 9/16 inch D-ring format. Tool compatibility should be confirmed by ring style, gauge, crown, wire diameter, strip format and final closure rather than by nominal crown size alone.
| Specification | Details |
| Product | 15GA 515DSS50B Stainless Steel Hog Rings |
| Series | 515D50 Series |
| Model | 515DSS50B |
| Ring Style | D-Style Hog Ring |
| Gauge | 15 Gauge |
| Wire Diameter | Approx. 1.8mm / 0.071" |
| Open Crown | 9/16" / Approx. 14.3mm |
| Typical Closed Size | 1/4" / Approx. 6.35mm |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Point | Blunt |
| Collation | Collated Strip |
| Rings per Strip | 50 pcs |
| Rings per Box | 2,500 pcs |
| Tool Class | 15GA 9/16" 515 Series D-Ring Tools |
| Typical Applications | Wire Cages, Fencing, Netting, Traps, Bag Closure, Nursery Work, Upholstery and Industrial Wire Fastening |
The 515DSS50B uses a nominal 9/16 inch / approximately 14.3mm open D-ring profile before installation. This dimension identifies the standard 515D50 fastener family used by compatible 15 gauge D-ring tools.
D-style and C-style hog rings are different fastener geometries. A tool designed for a C-ring should not automatically be used with a 515D50 Series D-ring even if the nominal crown measurement appears similar.
The 515D50 Series is commonly specified with an approximately 1/4 inch / 6.35mm finished closure when formed with the appropriate 515 Series tool.
The final connection should retain the wire, mesh, cord or other component without excessive crushing or deformation. Always evaluate the finished ring around the actual materials before high-volume production.
KYA specifies approximately 1.8mm wire for the 515DSS50B, corresponding to the standard 15 gauge 515 Series fastener class.
Wire diameter is important for both tool feeding and closure. A 9/16 inch D-ring manufactured from a different gauge may not load, feed or close correctly in a tool designed for the 515D50 Series.
The 515DSS50B version uses 304 stainless steel to provide improved resistance to moisture and environmental corrosion compared with ordinary carbon-steel rings.
This makes stainless 515 Series rings suitable for many outdoor, humid and moisture-sensitive applications when 304 stainless steel meets the project requirements.
304 stainless steel should not be described as completely rust-proof in every environment. Prolonged saltwater exposure, chlorides or aggressive chemicals can require a different stainless grade or fastening specification.
The "B" in 515DSS50B identifies the blunt-point version of the stainless 515D50 Series. The blunt ends are intended for applications where the fastener needs to close around materials rather than pierce through them.
Blunt points can reduce puncture risk to fabric, netting, cord or nearby materials compared with a sharp-point ring, but they should not be described as eliminating all risk of injury or material damage.
| Model | Material | Point | Typical Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515DSS50B | Stainless Steel | Blunt | When piercing is not required and reduced puncture risk is preferred. |
| 515DSS50 | Stainless Steel | Sharp | When the fastener needs to pierce suitable fabric, mesh or other material during installation. |
| Model | Material / Finish | Point | Strip Size | Box Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 515DG50 | Galvanized Steel | Sharp | 50 rings | 2,500 rings |
| 515DG50B | Galvanized Steel | Blunt | 50 rings | 2,500 rings |
| 515DSS50 | Stainless Steel | Sharp | 50 rings | 2,500 rings |
| 515DSS50B | Stainless Steel | Blunt | 50 rings | 2,500 rings |
515DSS50B should be used with a tool designed for the 15 gauge 9/16 inch 515 Series D-ring profile. Several established manual tools are specifically documented for this fastener family.
| Tool Reference | Compatibility Guidance |
|---|---|
| Ringer B-14 | Dedicated manual tool documented specifically for 515-50 Series hog rings, including 515DSS50B. |
| GLF 9/16 | 9/16" D-ring manual tool documented for 515DG50, 515DG50B, 515DSS50 and 515DSS50B. |
| Other 515 Series Tools | Confirm D-style ring profile, 15 gauge wire, 9/16" crown, 1/4" closure and strip format before use. |
Do not assume that every tool described as a 9/16 inch hog ring plier accepts 515DSS50B. Different tools may be designed for C-style rings, different wire gauges or different collation formats.
515 Series D-rings are commonly used for animal cages, pet enclosures, traps and other wire-mesh assemblies where the 9/16 inch ring profile and 1/4 inch finished closure suit the joined components.
The blunt-point version is useful when the ring needs to close around wire or mesh without intentionally piercing nearby fabric or other material.
The 515D50 Series can be used for selected wire fencing, animal-control netting, bird-control netting and other mesh-fastening applications.
Stainless steel provides increased corrosion resistance for moisture-sensitive installations, but the required stainless grade should be selected according to environmental exposure and project requirements.
515 Series rings are used in trap and cage manufacturing, including lobster-pot and similar wire-fabrication applications.
For continuous saltwater or chloride-rich exposure, confirm that 304 stainless steel meets the required corrosion-resistance specification. Do not treat 304 stainless steel as universally immune to marine corrosion.
D-style hog rings can be used in selected gabion, mesh and wire-assembly operations where the ring size, wire diameter and finished closure meet the assembly requirements.
For engineered gabion structures, retaining systems or other load-sensitive installations, confirm the required fastener material, corrosion class and connection specification rather than relying solely on the hog ring size.
Animal and pet cages
Wire mesh fastening
Fencing
Animal-control netting
Bird-control netting
Lobster and crab traps
Bag closure
Nursery and B&B tree applications
Tagging
Selected gabion and mesh assemblies
Selected upholstery applications
| Buyer Check | 515DSS50B Reference |
|---|---|
| Ring Style | D-Style |
| Gauge | 15 Gauge |
| Wire Diameter | Approx. 1.8mm |
| Open Crown | 9/16" / Approx. 14.3mm |
| Closed Size | Approx. 1/4" / 6.35mm |
| Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Point | Blunt |
| Strip Size | 50 rings |
| Tool | Confirm a 515 Series 15GA 9/16" D-ring tool |
| Environment | Confirm 304 stainless steel meets the moisture, chloride and corrosion requirements |
The 515D50 Series is supplied in collated strips of approximately 50 rings, with 2,500 rings per box for the galvanized and stainless-steel sharp and blunt configurations.
KYA supplies 515 Series D-rings for cage manufacturers, fencing suppliers, trap manufacturers, nursery users, netting suppliers and industrial fastener distributors.
For bulk purchasing, provide the required material, sharp or blunt point, exact tool model, application, corrosion environment, required closure and purchasing quantity so the correct fastener configuration can be confirmed.
KYA supplies 515 Series D-rings, 516 Series C-rings, SR8, 15G100, HR22, HR23 and other hog-ring formats in galvanized, stainless-steel, Galfan and other material configurations for cages, fencing, upholstery, bedding, traps, netting and industrial fastening.
515DSS50B is a 15 gauge D-style hog ring with a nominal 9/16 inch open crown, approximately 1.8mm wire and approximately 1/4 inch finished closure.
The B identifies the blunt-point version. The corresponding 515DSS50 uses a sharp point.
KYA specifies the 515DSS50B product as 304 stainless steel.
No. 304 stainless steel provides good corrosion resistance, but prolonged exposure to saltwater, chlorides or aggressive chemicals can still cause corrosion.
The 515 Series is used in lobster-pot, trap and cage applications. For continuous saltwater exposure, confirm that the specified stainless grade meets the required service conditions.
They can be considered for compatible gabion and wire-mesh assembly where the ring dimensions and connection specification are suitable. Engineered structures should follow the required fastener and corrosion specification.
Blunt points reduce intentional piercing and can reduce puncture risk compared with sharp points, but they do not eliminate all risk of operator injury or material damage.
Ringer B-14 is specifically documented for the 515-50 Series, including 515DSS50B. GLF 9/16 is another documented manual 9/16 inch D-ring tool for this fastener family.
No. HR23 is a hog ring fastener model rather than a tool model and should not be listed as a 515DSS50B plier.
No. Confirm that the tool is designed for 15 gauge 515 Series D-rings with the correct crown, wire diameter, strip format and closure.
D-style and C-style rings use different open geometries and may require different tool jaws and magazines. They should not be treated as interchangeable solely because their crown dimensions are similar.
Yes. Animal cages, pet cages and wire-mesh assemblies are established applications for the 515D50 Series.
304 stainless steel provides good resistance for many outdoor and moisture-sensitive applications. Confirm the required stainless grade where salt, chlorides or aggressive chemicals are present.
The 515D50 Series is listed at 50 rings per collated strip.
KYA lists 2,500 rings per box.
Yes. The corresponding galvanized blunt-point model is 515DG50B.
Provide the tool manufacturer and model, required material, sharp or blunt point, application, corrosion environment, required closure and purchasing quantity so the correct 515 Series fastener can be confirmed.
